Best way for removing undercoat

[GoldenEagle36]

I just would like to know what is the best way to remove thick heavy undercoat. I believe Ziebart was huge for undercoat but the guy that had my 77 CJ7 (or what was a 77) went crazy with this stuff its all over the place and i would like to use the hood but the weight is doubled. so what do you think is the best way to remove it. Some things i have done;

Gasoline-today its not worth a today so it didnt do anything

Diesel- same as gas

Goof off- it did work but it really wasnt that good

WD 40 & PB Blaster- Nada

Please help me!!! Thanks!!

 

[CJKrawler]

does it scrape off? get a section started and go to town on it.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

scraper and a wire brush on a grinder or drill might be the best way to do it.

 

[BrockGrimes]

Torch and scraper, smells bad but works, also kleenstrip or aircraft stripper works. Use in ventilated area.

 

[IOPort51]

I would try a heat gun and a putty knife.
The aircraft stripper sounds promising, try a little brake fluid, that removes paint faster than anything I know of LOL.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Brake fluid will remove paint, might be worth a try. If the tub is off the frame take in and have it shot blasted, strip it down to the metal. The shop will know what the best medium is to use.

 

[GoldenEagle36]

Thanks guys and i did try brake fluid and it didnt work also but i was wondering if a sand blaster would work......hhhmmmm ill try the thinner and stripper keep the ideas coming!!! and by the way the under coat is on THICK.

 

[IOPort51]

I don't think the sand blaster will touch it. did you try a heat gun??

 

[Cheepjeep85]

like was suggested earlier if you got the tub off the best/easiest way is to take it to a media blaster although not the cheapest.

 

[54cj3b]

sounds like it may be easier to get another hood lol

 

[GoldenEagle36]

Well what i wanted to do was use the axles from under the Golden Eagle because it runs and drives completely perfect but the tub is shot as well as the frame so i just wanted the axles and the front clip (im not going to use the front clip off the Golden Eagle Im using it off the Doner) i just want to keep the other front clip as a spare or build another Jeep. i think a torch is the best approach but keep the ideas coming!!! Thanks

 

[BrockGrimes]

Heat is best but keep it moving if your looking to save the paint

 

[GoldenEagle36]

well i found out like two weeks ago that paint thinner and a pressure washer is the best way to go took the undercoat right off my axles and other suspension components